Ave Ninchi

Born: 1915-12-14

Birthplace: Ancona, Italy

Biography

Ave Maria Ninchi (14 December 1914 – 10 November 1997) was an Italian supporting actress who played character roles on stage, television, and in over 98 feature films that included Tomorrow Is Too Late (1949) and Louis Malle's Murmur of the Heart (1971) and Lacombe Lucien (1974).

Ninchi has worked with some of Italy's top movie stars, including Sophia Loren, Anna Magnani, Marcello Mastroianni, Alberto Sordi, and Gina Lollobrigida; her performances playing in duo with Aldo Fabrizi and Totò are particularly memorable. Her television career was at its peak during the 1960s and 1970s when she was appearing in some of Italy's top-rated series.

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Known For

Murmur of the Heart
Purple Noon
The Nun's Story
The Affairs of Messalina
Le tardone
Pulp
Lacombe, Lucien
The Bigamist
Teresa
Toto and the Women

Top Movie Credits

Purple Noon Signora Gianna
The Nun's Story Sister Bernard (uncredited)
Le tardone Adelina Borletti (episode "Un delitto quasi perfetto")
Pulp Fat Chambermaid
Lacombe, Lucien Mme Georges
The Bigamist Mrs. Masetti / Missis Masetti
Teresa Sra. Russo
Toto and the Women Giovanna Scaparro